Kendrick Lamar, Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan joined in protests in Compton, Sunday. Marching from Gateway Towne Center in Los Angeles to Compton City Hall, for the “Compton Peace Walk,” the trio of LA-area superstars joined and spoke to the crowd.…
Lauren London Speaks Out About Gun Violence, and Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy
Lauren London opened up on gun violence in America a little more than a year after her partner, rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles. London joined Jada Pinkett-Smith on an episode…
Bail Set At $1 Million For Three Ex-Officers Charged In George Floyd’s Death
Minesotta judge sets bail of $1 million on Thursday for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the murder of George Floyd, a black man whose killing in police custody set off widespread protests. Bail for…
‘Black Out Tuesday’ Movement Success Phase 2 In The Works
The music industry (along with the rest of the world) hit the pause button this past Tuesday to show solidarity with the black community as protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd continued across the U.S. Using…
Funeral And Memorial Services For George Floyd Schedule Announced
Family, friends, and African Americans from across the globe will continue paying their respects toward George Floyd in three cities. The first memorial service will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Minneapolis at North Central University’s Frank J. Lindquist Sanctuary. Rev.…
The Weeknd & Drake Donate Hundreds Of Thousands To Help Aid The ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement
The Weeknd and Drake are the latest artists to show their solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement, by helping black families reunite through the National Bail Out Fund. The Canadian artists’ donations come after being challenged by singer/songwriter Mustafa…
From Garner To Floyd: Enough Is Enough
On July 17, 2014, NYC police officer Daniel Pantaleo had approached Eric Garner for peddling loose cigarettes, a violation of the city’s administrative code. The encounter then escalated into an argument before Pantaleo began trying to restrain Garner by choking…
Ice Cube: “How Long Will We Go For Blue On Black Crime Until We Strike Back?”
From when we were children, we learned in government funded schools about slavery and extreme racism. About how people of color suffered to show us how much the world has evolved through the years. But has it really? Why must…
Netflix is Creating An Original Series Adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia
If you grew up between the time periods of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Huger Games, and Game of Thrones, then you most likely have a colossal appetite for the fantasy genre. One series that truly remains supreme from 2005…
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jeannie Mai, Seth Rogen, Anne Hathaway and More Rally for Solidarity
A plethora of high-profile celebrities have taken a stand against police brutality, systematic racism, and anti-black sentiments like never before. This widespread sense of advocacy has erupted since the senseless murder of George Floyd, an innocent African American US citizen,…
